Has Al Qaeda Been 'Devastated?

Photo: Clinton said working with Pakistan was not always easy but maintaining the relationship was critical. BBC

Hillary Clinton Hails Success In 'Devastating' al-Qaeda -- BBC

Al-Qaeda's senior leadership has been devastated and its ability to operate is greatly diminished, Secretary of State Hillary Clinton has testified.

Speaking before a key US Congress committee, she said partnership with Pakistan was key to this success.

But she insisted Pakistan should eliminate safe havens for terror groups around its border with Afghanistan.

Al-Qaeda leader Osama Bin Laden was found and killed by US special forces in Pakistan earlier in 2011.

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My Comment: Sec. of State Clinton's remarks that cooperation with Afghanistan/Pakistan is key to our security and ability to degrade Al Qaeda are valid, as well as targeting Al Qaeda's middle managers to further disrupt their network.

But not everyone is in agreement with Clinton's assessment.